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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), announced the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new transportation project in Collin County, Texas. The project, known as the Spur 399 Extension, involves constructing an eight-lane freeway to enhance connectivity between US Highway 75 and US 380 near McKinney. TxDOT is evaluating two main route alternatives, the Purple and Orange Alternatives, to determine the best option while considering environmental and logistical factors. Public participation is encouraged through scheduled meetings and written comments as part of the decision-making process.

The United States Air Force signed a Record of Decision (ROD) on December 22, 2020, to establish an operational squadron of F-35A aircraft under the Air Force Reserve Command at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The Department of the Navy had signed the same ROD earlier on October 29, 2020, agreeing with the Air Force's decision. The decision was based on an Environmental Impact Statement and other relevant inputs. This decision makes the Air Force the lead agency and the Navy a cooperating agency in this project.

The Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has decided to withdraw its earlier plans to create an environmental impact statement for the greater sage-grouse in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. This decision was made because recent changes have reduced threats to the sage-grouse, including a rule from 2020 that limits oil and gas development in their habitat and a 2015 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stating that the species doesn't need protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the environmental impacts of the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) project. This project aims to design and operate hydrogen production and usage infrastructure in the Appalachian Region, which includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The DOE will hold public meetings to gather comments and intends to decide on whether to fund the project, which would contribute to the development of a national clean hydrogen network, using input from these meetings. The analysis will cover various environmental factors like air quality, water usage, and the potential impact on local communities.

The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC) has announced the availability of an amended Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for aquatic habitat restoration in the Rio Grande Canalization Project. This document evaluates the proposed restoration of aquatic and riparian habitats at various sites along the Rio Grande, including plans for invasive vegetation removal and native planting. The USIBWC has identified five preferred project sites to receive restoration efforts. Public comments on the EA will be accepted for 30 days, and all feedback may be publicized, including personal information.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.

The **Bureau of Land Management ** has released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for P4 Production LLC's revised mining project in Caldwell Canyon, Idaho. The project aims to recover phosphate ore from federal leases and proposes expanding its operations with new pits and infrastructure. The EIS evaluates different alternatives, including limiting mining impacts, with public input invited over the next 45 days. This document helps assess environmental effects and ensures compliance with federal resource development laws.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement concerning the Clinton Power Station in Illinois. This statement is related to the proposed 20-year renewal of the station's operating license. A virtual public meeting is planned for May 6, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically until June 2, 2025. The draft includes analysis of environmental impacts and considers alternatives to the renewal, with preliminary findings suggesting the renewal's impacts are manageable and should be considered by energy planners.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) plans to create an environmental impact statement (EIS) for an offshore wind energy facility proposed by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic, LLC. This project aims to build and operate wind turbines in a designated area off the coast of New York and New Jersey. The EIS will assess the potential environmental effects and consider public comments. BOEM's decision will help determine whether the facility can move forward, in line with federal and state goals for renewable energy.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration are calling for public comments and inviting public participation in meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC's (BMOP) deepwater port license application. This project involves building, owning, and operating a deepwater port off the coast of Louisiana to export crude oil. The deepwater port is designed to manage Very Large Crude Carriers and similar vessels, with a loading capacity of up to 80,000 barrels per hour. Public meetings are scheduled for March 2025 in Louisiana and Texas. More details on how to provide comments can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2020-0127.